Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology (195010)

Stony Brook University: Health Sciences: Renaissance School of Medicine: Internal Medicine: Hematology and Oncology

Description

Campus Description: Long Island’s premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine represents Stony Brook University’s entire medical enterprise and serves Stony Brook University Hospital, Suffolk County’s only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center.

Descriptive Title: Clinical Instructor – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Stony Brook Cancer Center

Department: Medicine – Division of Hematology & Oncology

Responsibilities & Requirements: The APP will report to the Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology. Responsibilities may include all or some of the following:

• Independently assess and evaluate follow up solid tumor patients at the outpatient clinic of Stony Brook Cancer Center.

• Perform physical exams and procedures related to patient participation on clinical trials.

• Present, discuss, and consent patients to appropriate clinical trials.

• Review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding laboratory findings for patients.

• Manage complications of chemotherapy including writing chemotherapy orders.

• Manage outpatient phone calls including toxicity assessments and recommendations.

• Follow-up with patients regarding laboratory and radiology tests by telephone or in person.

• Provide coverage and management for sick walk-ins.

• Educate patients and family members regarding breast cancer management and treatment.

• Assist in transition of care planning.

• Provide survivorship and long-term follow-up for cancer patients.

• Demonstrate skills in collaboration, teamwork and problem solving to achieve goals.

• Knowledge of basic software packages and hospital information systems (EMR).

• Additional responsibilities may also be required as the position evolves over time.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Current NYS RN license, Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in nursing, and NYS license and certification as an adult and/or family nurse practitioner OR Physician Assistant’s degree with NYS License and certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the management and treatment of cancer and hematology patients. Excellent communication skills. Experience with solid tumor patients.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site ( https://support.interfolio.com/ ) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at [email protected] or (877) 997-8807.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Alison Stopeck at 631-444-3557.

Special Notes

Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center’s outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook University is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting [email protected]. We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable laws. This process is independent and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message.

Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.